There’s always more we can learn, and things we once knew to be true can change over time; so we need to get in the habit of asking folks questions in both formal and informal settings. They don’t always have to be serious questions (see unicorn question above); you’re just trying to connect on humanand professional levels.

Here are a few you could ask folks you work with, and feel free to add your own in the comments section below!

1. What do you do well that I don’t know about?

2. What about our team’s environment makes it more difficult for you to excel?

3. Are you OK?

4. If you could have more time in the work day for one thing of your choosing, what would it be?